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Markbass 121 Energy vs. 121 Pure cabs, differences?

polokojo

polokojo

Dec 17, 2004
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#1
Hello,
I'm on the market for a 12" cab and I'm considering a Markbass 121 to pair with my MB combo. I'm a little confused about the difference between these two (121 Energy and 121 Pure), difference which basically seems to reduce to the tweeter choice:
The energy has a 1" driver, whereas the Pure has a Hi-fi tweeter.
In your opinion, how would that translate in differences in perceived sound? I don't know much about this stuff and the MB website doesn't provide much info.
Thanks!
 
#2
Marko explains it like 'Energy line is for players that like warm sound, Pure is for what Marcus calls a "boogie" sound". for the 102 line I have some experience with, 102 Energy sounds in a typical markbass way, mid-forward flatter sound. 102 Pure is somewhat scooped, it lacks the warmth and can sound a bit hollow, but has a lot of emphasis on the higher frequencies.

Thomann has a demo of 121 Energy, and a [Invalid or Expired Link Removed], it might give you additional clues. if I understand that right, both 121s overall sound 'warmer' than 102s do.
 
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#6
I didn't want to start a new thread! Is anyone having recent experience? I do not see many comparison or sample video/audio.
I have tested Pure and liked it, not sure how Energy would sound though. I am playing Rock music mostly and what MB is saying Energy is more of a rock driven cab with bit more mid range. Any opinions?
 
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Aloe said:
Marko explains it like 'Energy line is for players that like warm sound, Pure is for what Marcus calls a "boogie" sound". for the 102 line I have some experience with, 102 Energy sounds in a typical markbass way, mid-forward flatter sound. 102 Pure is somewhat scooped, it lacks the warmth and can sound a bit hollow, but has a lot of emphasis on the higher frequencies.

Thomann has a demo of 121 Energy, and a [Invalid or Expired Link Removed], it might give you additional clues. if I understand that right, both 121s overall sound 'warmer' than 102s do.
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Would you still consider the Energy to be warm compared to the P or Pure? I've seen a few people mention it's warmer, but then others saying it's more aggressive and not warm.
 
#9
polokojo said:
Hello,
I'm on the market for a 12" cab and I'm considering a Markbass 121 to pair with my MB combo. I'm a little confused about the difference between these two (121 Energy and 121 Pure), difference which basically seems to reduce to the tweeter choice:
The energy has a 1" driver, whereas the Pure has a Hi-fi tweeter.
In your opinion, how would that translate in differences in perceived sound? I don't know much about this stuff and the MB website doesn't provide much info.
Thanks!
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aarono2690 said:
Would you still consider the Energy to be warm compared to the P or Pure? I've seen a few people mention it's warmer, but then others saying it's more aggressive and not warm.
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Both the 'Energy' and the 'Pure' have Neo speakers, the difference is the regular tweeter (Energy) and the HiFi Tweeter which is in the PURE. IMO the 12 neo does not handle the low notes as nice as the ceramic speakers that is in the MarkBass CMD 121P. Although the HiFi tweeter sounds great the neo woofers do not handle the low end strings as well, IMO. Summary: Both sound but it you are also going for louder volumes I would suggest the CMD 121P.
 

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